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Tenet as a Noun
Definitions of "Tenet" as a noun
Synonyms of "Tenet" as a noun (10 Words)
Usage Examples of "Tenet" as a noun
Associations of "Tenet" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Tenet” are: dogma, principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, canon, rule

Tenet as a Noun

Definitions of "Tenet" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tenet” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof.
A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

Synonyms of "Tenet" as a noun (10 Words)

article of faith	A separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will.
belief	Trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something. We re prepared to fight for our beliefs.
canon	A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. Legislation which enables the Church of England General Synod to provide by canon* for women to be ordained.*
credo	A statement of the beliefs or aims which guide someone’s actions. He announced his credo* in his first editorial.*
creed	The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group. Liberalism was more than a political creed.
doctrine	A stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs. The doctrine* of predestination.*
dogma	A religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof. The rejection of political dogma.
precept	A rate or tax set by a precept. The precept* required a supplementary rate of 6 1p in the pound.*
principle	Rule of personal conduct. The combination of male and female principles.
rule	Linguistics a rule describing or prescribing a linguistic practice. The rule* of St Dominic.*

Usage Examples of "Tenet" as a noun

The tenets of classical liberalism.

Associations of "Tenet" (30 Words)

belief	A religious conviction. It strengthened my belief* in his sincerity.*
casuistry	The resolving of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules. The minister is engaging in nothing more or less than casuistry.
convention	Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional. The party held its biennial convention.
credo	Any system of principles or beliefs. He announced his credo* in his first editorial.*
creed	A system of religious belief; a faith. People of many creeds and cultures.
doctrine	A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group. The doctrine* of predestination.*
dogma	A religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof. The dogmas of faith.
ecumenical	Of worldwide scope or applicability- Christopher Morley. The shrewdest political and ecumenical* comment of our time.*
guiding	Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on. A guiding* principle.*
hydrostatics	The branch of mechanics concerned with the hydrostatic properties of liquids.
hyperborean	(Greek mythology) one of a people that the ancient Greeks believed lived in a warm and sunny land north of the source of the north wind.
immemorial	Originating in the distant past; very old. Time immemorial.
impregnate	Fertilize and cause to grow. Wood which had been impregnated with preservative.
inculcate	Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction. I tried to inculcate* in my pupils an attitude of enquiry.*
infuse	(of tea, herbs, etc.) release flavour or healing properties while being soaked. Her work is infused with an anger born of pain and oppression.
inspire	Breathe in (air); inhale. His philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists.
instill	Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions. Her presence instilled faith into the children.
mores	(sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group. An offence against social mores.
morris	English poet and craftsman (1834-1896.
permeable	Allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through. Permeable membranes.
pigeonhole	Put a document in a pigeonhole. I was pigeonholed as a youth writer.
porous	(of a rock or other material) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass. He ran through a porous* home defence to score easily.*
preach	Used to affirm one’s approval of or support for a stated opinion, advocated course of action, etc. He preached to a large congregation.
precept	A rate or tax set by a precept. Children learn far more by example than by precept.
principle	A fundamental quality determining the nature of something. The first principle* of all things was water.*
rationale	(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature. He explained the rationale* behind the change.*
rudiment	The remains of a body part that was functional at an earlier stage of life. Meckel s diverticulum is the rudiment* of the embryonic yolk sac.*
rule	Mark or draw with a ruler. Rule the margins.
statics	The branch of mechanics concerned with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
transfuse	Pour out of one vessel into another. We became transfused by a radiance of joy.